The Police has apprehended 19 members for obstruction, riotous assembly and unlawful procession adding that they will be charged to court in due course.
The spokesperson of the FCT Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh made this known in a statement in Abuja.
The statement read”Following the Federal High Court ruling over the release of the International Passport of Sheikh Ibraheem El-zakzaky, members of the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) numbering over Four Hundred (400) staged a protest from Federal High Court to Eagle Square blocking roads.
Adeh added that the move was a deliberate attempt to disrupt public peace” deliberately inconveniencing members of the public, especially commuters, and demanding the immediate release of their leader’s International Passport.
“Upon receiving distress calls from residents apprehensive of their safety, Police operatives were swiftly deployed to the scene to support officers already on the ground monitoring the procession.
“On sighting the reinforcement team, members of the IMN started throwing stones, Molotov cocktails, and other dangerous objects at the officers.
“The unlawful procession was dispersed using minimal force while nineteen (19) suspects were arrested and will be charged in court following due process of the law.
“The FCT Command assures residents of its commitment to security, safety, and peace within the capital territory. No untoward incident was recorded as observation and monitoring continued.
The statement added that the Commissioner of Police equally enjoins members of the public to be vigilant and make prompt rendition of calls/complaints.
